BMO Asset Management recently proposed changes to the objectives of five of its ETFs. Read: BMO proposes changes to two ETFs ETFInsight says the potential alterations are positive for your clients, providing more diversification and aligning with their preferences. The following modifications were proposed: The BMO Dow Jones Canada Titans 60 Index ETF (ZCN): Rather […]
PowerShares Tactical Bond (PTB) is a new diversified fixed-income ETF that provides income and capital growth. PTB invests in a mix of Canadian government, investment-grade corporate and real return bonds, and U.S. high-yield corporate bonds. It employs tactical shifts to take advantage of market opportunities while protecting capital during down turns. “PTB provides the opportunity […]
BMO Investments is planning to change the strategies of both its Canadian Equity ETF and its U.S. Equity fund. Currently, the funds invest up to 100% of their assets in securities of an underlying exchange-traded fund. Namely, the BMO Dow Jones Canada Titans 60 Index ETF and BMO U.S. Equity Hedged to CAD Index ETF. […]
Vanguard Canada has joined the Canadian ETF Association. As a member firm, the company will fill one of the managing director positions on the board, and participate equally with existing members in all operational and policy matters. “Canadian-listed ETF assets have more than doubled since 2008—[Vanguard’s own lineup has reported more than $245 million in […]
BlackRock Asset Management Canada has introduced a suite of minimum-volatility ETFs to the Canadian marketplace. The five new funds will provide Canadians with access to Canada and the U.S., as well as developed international, global and emerging markets. They begin trading on the TSX today. The typical market portfolio seeks to balance risk by including […]
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Over the past week, Jay Palter kept an eye out for social media articles targeted at advisors and financial professionals. Here are 6 of the best.
Four major players will be paying fines totalling $9.1 million to U.S. self-regulator FINRA over use of inverse, leveraged, and other unusual ETFs and related products.
Horizons Exchange Traded Funds has announced the launch of the Horizons Morningstar Hedge Fund Index ETF, which will provide investors with hedge fund-type exposure for their portfolios through an index strategy.
Invesco Canada has announced the launch of the first low-volatility Canadian equity index ETF, PowerShares S&P/TSX Composite Low Volatility Index ETF, trading under the ticker “TLV”.